Bernice Smith, a resident of Quality Life Services in Apollo, had a lifelong wish fulfilled May 1 when the charity Don´t Stop Dreamin´ took her and her husband to a Penguins playoff game at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.

A nursing home resident had her dream of attending a Penguins playoff game made a reality last week.

Thanks to Don't Stop Dreamin', a nonprofit based in Butler, Bernice Smith, a resident of Quality Life Services — Apollo attended the May 1 Penguins-Washington Capitals playoff game at PPG Paints Arena.

Bernice, 70, a resident at Quality Life Services — Apollo for more than a year, has been a lifelong fan of the Penguins, but never had the opportunity to attend a game.

According Travis Crotallo, Quality Life Services director of marketing, Don't Stop Dreamin' and a generous gift by an anonymous donor allowed Bernice and her husband, Dave, to attend her very first game.

Dave Smith said it was one of the most memorable nights for Bernice and himself.

“Truly a night never to be forgotten for my wife Bernice. She was happier than I have seen her in a long time,” he said.

For more information about Don't Stop Dreamin', call Quality Life Services' corporate office at 724-431-0770. To make a donation, visit the Don't Stop Dreamin' Facebook page.

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